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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The difference between the two fautasi race water courses that are used for our iconic long boat regattas — the Taema Bank start happens outside the harbor, the other, the Aua green buoy, is located inside the harbor. Decision to use one or the other is all about the ‘...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fagatogo Fire Station remains partially operational, according to Department of Search and Rescue Director Utumoe Alefosio, who says a small crew continues to staff the facility even though it was formally closed more than a month ago by the Department of Health due...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the final place in the United States to celebrate Independence Day because of its unique time zone, American Samoa brought America's 250th anniversary to a spectacular close with an unforgettable evening that brought thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 25, 2026, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault and disturbance in the village of Petesa by two males, one who was a juvenile.
One of the suspects, PJ Niue, was later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2026, a distressed victim of a domestic violence incident called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband allegedly violated a court-issued Protection Order by returning to his estranged wife's residence during the early morning hours...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Catholic catechist who served at Maria Fatima Catholic Parish in Aua was suspended for one year following a sermon he delivered in October, 2024 — a decision he says was unjust, retaliatory, and rooted in misinterpretation.
"As the saying goes, the truth hurts. That is...
PDEPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Environmental Health Services Division of the Department of Health (DOH) has issued a stern reminder that failure to comply with business licensing regulations can have serious consequences. Not only does this non-compliance place individual businesses at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 22, 2026, a man accused of threatening his longtime girlfriend with a knife during a domestic dispute that unfolded in front of her 11-year-old daughter, left family members fearful for their safety.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 21, 2026, a man was allegedly accused of unlawfully entering a residence in the village of Aua, reportedly in search of food.
He was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony punishable by up to seven years...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party (ASDP) expressed concern this week over new federal student loan changes that took effect on July 1, warning that they will place additional financial pressure on students and working families already struggling with the rising cost of...